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recently circumcised at 43yrs old

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Paceman1971
Paceman1971

Hi, i recently had to undergo a circumcision for medical reasons namely phimosis, and was wondering if there is anyone who can give me any help advice and info on the recovery process, importantly regarding the keratinization of the glans. I am currently day 3 post op. The original bandage is long gone and have bathed but applied a new dressing. Its not so much the wound, stitches and swelling thats the problem but the hyper sensitive glans being touched is unbearable. How long does it take for the sensitivity to become bearable against underwear? I know i'm probably not helping by putting a new bandage on but thought i would wait until i was healed a little more before attempting no bandage at all. Any help would be appreciated.

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  • howard50192
    howard50192 Paceman1971

    Posted

    Ask your Doctor for Emla cream, it contains Lidocaine ( I had it for an over sensitive penis tip that touched underwear) in my case it was due to a foley. anyway it works.

    kind regards

    Howard

    • Paceman1971
      Paceman1971 howard50192

      Posted

      Thankyou for the prompt reply, will be contacting my gp tomorrow. Anything to numb it has got to be a help.
    • howard50192
      howard50192 Paceman1971

      Posted

      The tubes are very small you would need at least 2 for a week, it says keep away from your eyes, ( idiots put it in the corner of their eyes same as vodka)

      gives them an instant buzz.

      kind regards

      Howard.

      ps let me know how you get on.

       

  • chubbycherubb
    chubbycherubb Paceman1971

    Posted

    In the same boat as you. I am 37 and just was circumcised on this past Friday. My penis feels like someone rubbed a cactus down the shaft! The stitching looks like something out of a horror movie and I cringe like a school girl every time I think about it. I can't wait for it to heal and I can get on with my life. I have the hypersensitivity too but I think mine is because the bottom of the head is so red and bruised plus I have a lot of stitches there. In the shower I ran warm water on it and it felt soooo nice. I don't think hypersensitivity will be my issue but more the desensitization! Good luck to you
    • Paceman1971
      Paceman1971 chubbycherubb

      Posted

      And good luck to you too mate. Had mine last Friday alsoand to be honest everything is a lot worse. rolleyes swollen to twice the size at least and black/purple all over. Sooooo tender. R u still applying bandages? Just cant wait for this to end.. sad 
    • chubbycherubb
      chubbycherubb Paceman1971

      Posted

      Mine is bad still. Swollen and the stitches keep catching on my undies. I stopped using the gauze on the second day. I was worried all that blood would cause an infection so I let it dry out basically. The biggest problem I have is there is some sort of tape or glue. I guess maybe they taped my penis down? But when I urinate it sprays out wildly and unpredictably. Today it ended up on my leg and the floor... I tried prying the glue off the opening but it hurt so bad i have to wait for it to disolve i guess. Im nervous to go to work like this.
    • Paceman1971
      Paceman1971 chubbycherubb

      Posted

      Hi mate.  Think you chose wisely in removing the bandage/gauze when you did. Im back to the dr today as looks like my wound is infected.its now weeping. Really peed off, in pain and uncomfortable. Part of me is really regretting having this done...... I honestly thought I was doing the right thing by keeping it wrapped in gauze? Obviously not. Back to square one. 
    • Paceman1971
      Paceman1971

      Posted

      Oh and ps. It may pay to pee like a woman for the time being. ...I was making such a mess too.! easiest thing to do was to sit! Lol
    • chubbycherubb
      chubbycherubb Paceman1971

      Posted

      Wow that sounds terrible! I am sorry to hear that. I have not had infection issues but I was prescribed powerful antibiotics so maybe that is why. My pain meds and antibiotics ran out yesterday though so I am on 4 IB proferin and nothing else. I did start just sitting on the toilet lol hopefully I dont lose any pride!

      I will keep you in my prayers and hope you pull through. I don't think this is the time to regret. Lets get past the healing then see. I am excited personally. The girls here in the US are cruel if you have a foreskin and I have even lost girls because of it. Such a shameful and irritating experience! I'm glad it's behind me.

    • chubbycherubb
      chubbycherubb Paceman1971

      Posted

      PS from me too lol. I am wearing a tight fitting jockstrap and it works wonderfully! The less my penis move the easier I can walk. So try super tight underwear. I read it on another forum and it works like a charm. Also i read that if you put a glob of petroleum jelly on some gauze and walk around with that, and I guess it takes a glob, you will get over sensitivity quicker. Hope this helps! Cheers!
    • richard1978
      richard1978 Paceman1971

      Posted

      I no this is a old discussion but im hoping you can reply, i had circumsicion 4 days ago, the swelling below the cut line is double if not more the size of the normal size of my penis shaft

      did yours swell that much, on the discussions swelling issue has hardly been talked about this is the main reason im worried anyway hope you recieve this or anyone else to let me no there experience on the Swelling side of op cheers

    • toulon01
      toulon01 richard1978

      Posted

      Hi there

      Am due to have a circumcision next week and am worried about pain etc afterwards.

      I ve had a mild phimosis for a year or two and the doctor has recommended the procedure but am worried about swelling.

      Has yours subsided and healed a bit?

    • richard1978
      richard1978 toulon01

      Posted

      I had it checked at by a doctor at my local G.p surgery after DAY5

      he suggested it was fine and some men take longer to heal than others,

      im on day 10/11 now still some small amount of blood in my pants after sleeping, but im back to work, walking fine, no pain from day one really just awkward ness of my head of my penis touching pants, but i had same problem, and urinating is so much easier, anymore info and help you need get back to me cheers

    • toulon01
      toulon01 richard1978

      Posted

      Hi

      Cheers for that.

      How long have you had off work...Plus would you have been able to consider getting on a plane or traveling for an hour or two

    • richard1978
      richard1978 toulon01

      Posted

      Evening, after the procedure you will be fine to go on aeroplane or travelling aslong as you not over doing it

      i had a week of work though as being a taxi driver i didnt wanna refuse helping people with there luggage and saying no to wheelchairs users

      but if you dont do nothing physical im sure youll be fine, as of today there was no dryed blood around the area after work and getting up this morning and thats 12 days in so all good on that part, a

      Going well

      I will look out for any of your other questions and get back asap

    • michael09255
      michael09255 richard1978

      Posted

      How long until the bottom end of the penis swelling goes down, also when could you wear underpants
    • michael09255
      michael09255 richard1978

      Posted

      Hi, I'm 2-3 days in, I've had no pain at all but the glans is so sensitive, I'm yet to have an erection and I'm scared of getting one, any advise? + when does the bottom of the penis (which seems to have the most swilling) go down

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